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4 Cards in this Set
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What structure in the nose becomes inflamed due to Rhinitis? |
Turbinates. These are 3 bony swellings located on the lateral side of the nose |
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How many sinuses are there in the face (paranasal sinuses)? |
4 Maxillary Sinus (under eye and lateral to nose) Ethmoid Sinus (between eyes) Sphenoid Sinus (behind eyes) Frontal Sinus (above eyes) |
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Which nerve innervates the sinuses? |
Trigeminal nerve - maxillary, frontal and sphenoid sinuses Facial nerve - ethmoid sinus |
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What being blocked commonly leads to sinusitis? |
- Ostiomeatal complex (this is the openings of the sinuses under the middle turbinate...if blocked it prevents sinus drainage) |
